Maintenance
AIR CLEANER
Filter replacement
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4. Replace the air cleaner filter.
OTMA090007
5. Reassemble the air cleaner cover in
the reverse order.
The air cleaner filter can be cleaned for
inspection using compressed air. Do not
attempt to wash or to rinse it, as water
will damage the filter. If soiled, the air
cleaner filter must be replaced.
Information
If the vehicle is operated in extremely
dusty or sandy areas, replace the element
more often than the usual recommended
intervals (refer to “Maintenance Under
Severe Usage Conditions” in this chapter).
NOTICE
śꢀ Do not drive with the air cleaner filter
removed. This will result in excessive
engine wear.
śꢀ When removing the air cleaner filter,
be careful that dust or dirt does not
enter the air intake, or damage may
result.
OTMA090008
1. Pull up the air cleaner filter cover (1).
śꢀ Use HYUNDAI genuine parts or the
equivalent specified for your vehicle.
Use of non-genuine parts could
damage the air flow sensor.
OTMA090023
2. Wipe the inside of the air cleaner.
3. Pull down the lever to the UNLOCK (2)
position.
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